Shane Meadows on Dead Man's Shoes | BFI Q&A

[@PSUK]

How on earth this film went under my radar until last week is a mystery. It’s an absolute masterpiece of a film.

[@zamiadams4343]

"Dead Man's Shoes" struck a chord with me as my youngest brother has Cerebal Palsy and when I was growing up the kids in school used to line up and laugh at the "spazzy bus" as it passed our school. In this film for me it showed a man standing up against bullies of people that couldn't stand up for themselves i.e. the disabled.

[@gimmemore9709]

Also the end of the film shows unresolved guilt Richard carried as he was ashamed of his brother growing up.

[@p473r]

@@gimmemore9709 That one sentence in the last scene haunted me for a very long time, it took me many years to understand why Richard says it. My sister was born prematurely and is mentally disabled in a very specific way (she's *right* on the edge where once you talk to her it's clear she's disabled, but not as clear as e.g. someone with Down's syndrome or Anthony in the movie). Growing up she was *heavily* bullied and I did feel ashamed of her (we went to the same school), but this shame I hadn't admitted to myself until much later into adult life, and as soon as I did I finally understood what Richard was feeling. Essentially a strange mixture of self-hatred and love for Anthony

[@hedgehog11953]

@@p473r Same with my sister, she has autism and I am 8 years older than her. She was never bullied per say but I had this sort of embarrassment and this weird resentment towards my sister for the fact she never was like a normal person, I couldn't do normal sibling stuff with her or be a role model that she'd look up to. This film sort of captures that feeling about the guilt for feeling that way.

[@richardharrison1910]

One of the greatest British films ever made! A true cult classic.

[@MicahFerguson-hi4bl]

Every time I see or watch anything about this film, I appreciate how uniquely ENGLISH it is. As an American, this film still resonates with me. It clearly makes good use of its locale and works it into the story as a character but the themes that it touches on so brutally are universal for sure. I'll always love this movie... even if the Midlands dialect has me putting the captions on each time, sorry. Lol.

[@Hesgoneandwrittenitdown]

Used to watch it while serving in Afghanistan on a dusty PS2 while doing a lonely night shift. Quite literally the perfect movie for that scenario. Thanks for making a masterpiece that i could watch with a stray cat that used to visit.

[@Plumduff3303]

That's quite an experience respect

[@sitcorocket]

It could easily have been a typical straight to video British film but it surpasses the usual tripe by being able to connect with the public on a base level. Masterclass in story telling.

[@Rangecrosoft]

The world he creates - the characters, settings, and scenes are instantly relatable and convincing. The viewer is in the palm of his hand from the beginning (you're fuckin' there, mate!).

[@GSmyth85]

“Yeah it was me.”

[@alteredbeast7145]

Get them goonies and get back in that car

[@mcmondo]

"You're there mate"

[@larkop6504]

Watched this year's ago with my father, we were in stitches watching it. Dark, moving but relatable if you have ever watched someone tormented by bullies. The main actor nailed the feel of a man on the edge.

[@1800astra]

Shane is an absolute diamond raconteur, gives great value and insight whenever he’s interviewed. DMS was prolly a very personal project for him and Paddy, and I think that’s why it has lasting significance. For me (and maybe this is all in the edit) the first few moments are so powerful; the brothers captured hugging each other, the music (Vessel in Vain), and Paddy’s voiceover: “God will forgive them. He’ll forgive them and allow them into Heaven.. I can’t live with that..” Sets it all up, innit. BTW never thought Anthony was a ghost. He was the Anthony that Richard imagines. Beautiful, harsh, funny and heartbreaking film. Nice one boys.

[@ashfly]

Bloody brilliant film." You're fucking there mate"

[@stuarthouse-w6o]

even though i know what's comin' every time i watch that scene in the social club ('' you ya c**t!!'' ) it catches me out , go figure...?

[@konetampere]

Paddy Considine gives a masterful performance in this film. He is, quite simply, brilliant.

[@JeffreyPullen-lp4oe]

Shane meadows one of the best producers in the world

[@TheTheguywithnovideo]

I first watched this film, I’d had a smoke and a drink with a friend and he recommended it to me. The sheer horror I felt when one of the guys recounted the story of what happened to Anthony. It really is something else that film.

[@MacStoker]

it manages be charming and unnerving and scary and fun at the same time... superb work

[@BillyRubin81]

Paddy is the reason it's resonated. Absolutely electric performance.

[@gtlindley74]

Living in the English china clay areas of Cornwall, I came across so many of these characters, awesome film!.

[@thesupercode]

everyone I've known to have watched this film has been moved to tears. such a devastating film.

[@andrew98115wl]

I never saw Anthony as a ghost, I just assumed he was meant to be Richard's hallucination. Maybe it's the same thing? 🤔

[@Nautilus1972]

I always assumed he’d been raped.

[@hackapump]

No, I agree. I always felt it represented an inner dialog Richard had with his dead brother. In the last scene, Richard says the devastating line "He still does", when the other guy had confirmed Anthony called out for his brother in his last moments. Anthony's presence is more a reflection of that, I feel.

[@deestroyer1885]

The only complaint I'd have about the film is when Richard pours the white powder in the kettle and the fellas make tea and pot noodles my first reaction was surely they would have tasted the chemical taste and there's no way boiling the kettle would have taken that flavour away. I let that go though because the rest is legendary

[@jerome8670]

😂😂 Trust me You wouldn’t taste anything … especially in a noodle or tea with 2 😅 There you go…. the film is now perfect for you 🍾

[@MegaPedro1975]

Don’t mention the Elephant!

[@stuarthouse-w6o]

i still watch it over & over

[@pentsmethodology]

Putting it for free on KZbin was a genius move for awareness.

[@Joes1989]

Only watched it for the first time last year. But i have ti say its absolutely incredible! Paddy Consedine is brilliant! And it was all filmed local to me! Ive been round and found 5 or 6 locations from the movie

[@stephenwhittle7451]

fantastic film, seen it 20 times plus.

[@zamiadams4343]

"Dead Man's Shoes" for me is like a Death Wish for the north of the UK.

[@jacksonvega7751]

Dance at my party

[@NOWtheband]

Good chat and I lpve that Shane Meadows knows little details about Friends, ha ha! and i also love that Mark Herbert mentioned how things changed due to Acid House/rave culture. 🙂

[@anthonyduncalf-uk]

I bet it was 'The Grand Pavilion' nightclub they went to in Matlock Bath known then as the 'Pav'. It's not one anymore though . The film is 20 Years old this Year so I will watch it again 🙂

[@kjd9634]

Great film, one of the best!

[@captainvilla]

It was the 'holding hands' scene that really got to me

[@shawnabear6756]

Paddy Considine should be up there with Tom Hardy and Cillian Murphy, quality actor. He owned series 3 of Peaky Blinders..such a good actor!

[@rjpaws]

Majestic. Perfection. Oh and Smog and BPB. Tingles

[@Sam_Green____4114]

I only watched it a year ago !! I didn't even know it exists !

[@davidcorbett341]

Great acting by all involved playing there characters to a tee. Top film touches on all emotions.

[@UKUAPGUY]

A fucking top notch film, no doubt.

[@dudagemcdooderson2974]

Great film. Great actor! Paddy is the boy!

[@Cuttersway]

Great filmmaker. I hope Shane makes another film soon - one with a theatrical release. His films have a very specific energy and I’d love to see more of them.

[@spencermackay9020]

Byzantine period.

[@spice3767]

Fantastic brilliant great awesome incredible amazing film

[@missrubex]

Excellent movie 👍

[@moosemoss2645]

Detoxeter, 5 of my school mates are no more cos of the Bobby Brown. All before 40.

[@Broatch6]

Can I go home ? Well … you’re going, you’re going

[@GayorgVonTrapp]

What is that watch Shane is wearing? Anyone?

[@allisterwhitehead]

A man who wears an impressive field watch is alright be me.

[@The.Last.Guitar.Hero.]

just seen it very good a more modern version of get carter

[@stevenspringer1599]

obscurity is keeping it from being pegged as or spoken of as a 'ghost story'.

[@lengurz]

i love him i stg

[@eggymayo3271]

Shame they didn't get a northerner to do the questions, could have pulled a lot more out of them about the settings

[@paulbrady1099]

Ang get shane to contact .Coventry block paving cleaners please

[@Cromwelldunbar]

“Yearh, like I said…” ye gods…

[@mikenewbold1699]

you shot al

[@BLINDTUBEMARES]

My no-ghost title sequence kzbin.info/www/bejne/npXXoH6sf56Godk

[@pauljoneseyboy9615]

The best revenge film ever made.

[@matthewlidis]

Al fresco?

[@webdesignsutherlands]

The legs

[@Gooie69]

Ah yes she indeed does have a rather fine set of pins. Finding it haaaaaard to concentrate on the interview.

[@Broatch6]

Moochin about In my house ?

[@reduxmod9178]

Bit of a National treasure

[@simonsummers5916]

Smashed me lamp

[@livelearnlaugh1674]

If you make related stories to this is england. Then I think the sex worker in dead man's shoes has a story worth exploring. If you look at the suzanne capper murder you can see where dead man's shoes ends realitity begins.

[@barrycollins795]

She wasn’t a sex worker just a “slag”

[@stephenmackenzie9016]

parmesan

[@MrDazthaman]

Where's the money Ronnie?

[@rabbieburns2501]

Great fuckin movie! One of the best British movies ever imho (small side fact about this interview: the tattoo on the producer's arm phonetically says "Anita" in Thai. Quick google search shows it is his wife's name)

[@nickwyatt9498]

Now that’s Nerderwang! Seriously, interesting detail.